New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has been a key figure in women’s cricket and stands second on the list with 18 sixes.
The Women’s T20 World Cup has witnessed some extraordinary power hitters who have taken the game to the next level with their ability to clear the boundary with ease. Among these batters, a few stand out for their consistent hitting, particularly in terms of smashing sixes. Below are the top five batters who have hit the most sixes in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
DeandraDottin leads the list with 22 sixes in the Women’s T20 World Cup. A powerful batter from the West Indies, Dottin played in 30 matches from 2009 to 2020. She batted in 29 innings, scoring a total of 650 runs at an average of 25.00 and a strike rate of 123.10. Dottin’s highest score of 112* remains one of the most memorable knocks in the tournament’s history. In addition to her 22 sixes, she has also hit 65 fours, underlining her reputation as a dangerous player capable of taking on any bowling attack.
DeandraDottin leads the list with 22 sixes in the Women’s T20 World Cup // Picture Courtesy — News 18
New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has been a key figure in women’s cricket and stands second on the list with 18 sixes. Devine’s T20 World Cup career spans from 2009 to 2023, during which she has played 32 matches and batted in 31 innings. She has accumulated 671 runs with a highest score of 75* and an average of 25.80. Devine’s strike rate of 112.58 shows her ability to score quickly, and her 64 fours add to her impressive hitting credentials. Along with her sixes, Devine has always been a force to be reckoned with in the shortest format of the game.
Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s captain, shares the second spot with Sophie Devine, having hit 18 sixes in her Women’s T20 World Cup career. Playing from 2009 to 2023, Kaur has appeared in 35 matches, batting in 29 innings. She has scored a total of 576 runs, with her highest score of 103 highlighting her ability to play match-winning knocks. Kaur has an average of 20.57 and a strike rate of 107.66. Alongside her 18 sixes, Kaur has also hit 53 fours, making her a well-rounded batter in the tournament.
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Alyssa Healy, the wicketkeeper-batter from Australia, ranks fourth with 15 sixes in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Healy has been a standout performer for Australia from 2010 to 2023, playing in 39 matches and batting in 36 innings. Her 941 runs, with a highest score of 83, make her one of the most consistent run-scorers in the tournament’s history. Healy’s average of 28.51 and a strike rate of 128.37 underline her aggressive style of play. In addition to her 15 sixes, Healy has struck an impressive 122 fours, showing her ability to find boundaries consistently.
Alyssa Healy, the wicketkeeper-batter from Australia, ranks fourth with 15 sixes // Picture Courtesy — Cricket Addictor
Chloe Tryon from South Africa completes the list, having hit 13 sixes in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Tryon has played in 25 matches from 2010 to 2023, batting in 21 innings. She has scored 325 runs with a highest score of 40 and a batting average of 18.05. With a strike rate of 127.45, Tryon is known for her big-hitting ability, and her 29 fours complement her 13 sixes. Although she hasn’t reached the landmark of a fifty in the tournament, her aggressive batting style makes her a crucial player for South Africa.
These five batters have made a significant impact on the Women’s T20 World Cup with their power-hitting abilities. DeandraDottin, Sophie Devine, Harmanpreet Kaur, Alyssa Healy, and Chloe Tryon have shown time and again that clearing the boundary is a vital skill in the T20 format. Their ability to hit sixes consistently has played a crucial role in their teams’ performances, making them stand out in the history of the tournament.
